Mars rover Opportunity

Raul Roa / Staff Photographer

Jet Propulsion Laboratory rover driver Ashley Stroupe talks about the Mars rover Opportunity using a life-size model in the mobility control room at JPL. January 25th marks the 9th anniversary of the rover on Mars.

Jet Propulsion Laboratory rover driver Ashley Stroupe talks about the Mars rover Opportunity using a life-size model in the mobility control room at JPL. January 25th marks the 9th anniversary of the rover on Mars. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

Jet Propulsion Laboratory rover driver Ashley Stroupe talks about the Mars rover Opportunity using a life-size model in the mobility control room at JPL. January 25th marks the 9th anniversary of the rover on Mars.